Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Parslow's Hillock
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Parslow's Hillock: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering for Parslow's Hillock events
Parslow's Hillock: your questions answered
Is Parslow's Hillock close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
About our tapas catering in Parslow's Hillock
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include sharing tapas starters and sharing boards for evening guests, serving Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers.
Near Parslow's Hillock, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Parslow's Hillock (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
Planning tapas catering in Parslow's Hillock? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas for events in Parslow's Hillock
Parslow's Hillock is about 6 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Parslow's Hillock. We cook in 263 places across Buckinghamshire. We cook right across the region, from Parslow's Hillock to Oxford (about 19 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 1.8 miles west. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Parslow's Hillock, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Parslow's Hillock is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in HP27 is planned around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Pink Road and Lily Bottom Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Green Hailey (1 mile north), Princes Risborough (2 miles north-west), Whiteleaf (2 miles north), Lower Cadsden (2 miles north) and Monks Risborough (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (7 miles north), High Wycombe (6 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (10 miles south), Amersham (9 miles east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chiltern Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Parslow's Hillock includes Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Pink & Lily pub (under half a mile west)
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Parslow's Hillock until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Label seafood clearly
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Sangria and bar staff.
Where we can cook in Parslow's Hillock
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff